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commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2020
1 points

The OP mentioned that his first words were gibberish. Many clutterers (including me) have trouble initiating conversations. They start with talking too fast and end up slurring. But as they reach the ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
2 points

I'm learning English since second grade at school and I wasn't good until 2½ years ago, when I still had the old teacher. when we got the new one, I was way more motivated. and what the key was? YouTu...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
3 points

I answer the phone everyday at work at least 15-20 times. everyones different, but for me counting down in my head from 3, starting to breathe out, and attacking the call with confidence seems to help...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
3 points

Bro, it's all of our Everest...we feel your pain. Luckily for me, I've gotten better at it. Answering the same way each time makes it come out easier for me....

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
1 points

Hey Bastian, It was moving to read your post. I am not a stutterer but I am married to one! (For 11 years now, and we have a child together). Ironically I was searching for CBD oil impact on stammeri...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
3 points

I totally resonate with that last sentence.. But as frustrating as it is, you shouldn't think too much about it! Just be yourself and don't worry about others' behaviour. We never know what actually g...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
1 points

I wonder this same thing everyday. Feel the same when talking online as well even though I'm obviously not physically talking. Think it partially might be us overthinking it, but some people are certa...

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postr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
4 points

Hello! I'm a 25 yr old in the US, trying to come to terms with the nature of my condition. Here's my little story of very high anxiety, depression, and the search for what resources could be right for me. It's really been something so far and I'm happy to put it out there, share, and get feedback

Hello! I'm a 25 yr old in the US, trying to come to terms with the nature of my condition. Here's my little story of very high anxiety, depression, and the search for what resources could be right for...

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
2 points

This might not be a stuttering thing, and I don't quite feel comfortable saying anything concrete about it, because I'm no expert. Could we be dealing with a behavioral maladaptation or something? I ...

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postr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
3 points

How do I slow down when I'm talking?

How do I slow down when I'm talking? Okay so this might sound weird to some people, but even when I'm typing - I miss words out and jump from one thing to another without realising its happened until ...

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Overthinking & MonitoringFluency TechniquesLoss of Control
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
3 points

Take a two second pause (or less) than vocalize your decision. I feel like my brain has 20 correct answers all about the same subject. Pick one and go with it!...

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postr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
8 points

stuttering tips: How do to ya'll push yourselves to talk during moments of uncertainty

stuttering tips: How do to ya'll push yourselves to talk during moments of uncertainty lets face it, we all are no strangers to those moments when we sweat bullets. Moments when we know for certain th...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
1 points

Therapist should consider mental aspects of that too like mental blocks which can’t be eliminated by physical methods or breathing techniques, speech therapist only focus on or can help with physical ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
3 points

I've tried that before but it makes me overthink how I say my words and when I say them, so unfortunately this doesn't work for me :(...

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postr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
2 points

Need some help

Need some help Sorry in advance for the long read. ​ Hello, first time posting here, I am from Sydney Australia and a have a mild stutter, I was just wondering how I would approach my pro...

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postr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
16 points

Is Speech Therapy Really Worth It?

Is Speech Therapy Really Worth It? I've had a stutter since a young age. But I never took speech therapy because I never saw it as a problem. Now as an adult, I have really bad self esteem and my stut...

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commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
3 points

Yeah and I’m also surprised at how much i do stutter without even noticing it in the moment...

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postr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
5 points

Working a communicative job

Working a communicative job ​ Hey everyone! I'm new to this sub but obviously not new to the topic at hand. I chose to go into a field of work that is quite communicative when my speech w...

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postr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
6 points

Rant

Rant Hi im 18 and im about to go to university in 2021 afteer a gap year. since i was 11 my stutter has really put a holt on my life in the fact that i have held myself back on many occasions in my li...

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postr/StutterFeb 19, 2020
14 points

My stuttering life

My stuttering life I don't know how to start. I wasn't planning to write this, and especially not on Reddit, but here we are. I can start by introducing myself: I am Bastian. A 15-year-old boy from No...

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